Jessica Earnshaw

Jessica Earnshaw’s JACINTA interview at HOT SPRINGS DOCUMENTARY Film Fest; struggles to overcome addiction

In the interview, Earnshaw and I talk about how she balanced out the time and focus on each of the trio, the filmmaker’s heartbreak of cutting down hundreds of hours of footage to an hour and a half, the times that struck her as signature moments while filming and editing, the filmmaker’s ethical decisions and the line they draw as a filmmaker versus a concerned human being regarding the subject. What is the responsibility of the filmmaker in those moments? This is a great conversation addressing that question.

Jessica Earnshaw’s JACINTA leads awards at Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival 2020 with THE VIEWING BOOTH

“This year was one for our festival history books and we are exceedingly proud of the safe ways we brought our community together, says Artistic Director, Jen Gerber. “Through virtual talks and a mix of safe outdoor activities, we were reminded of the strength of our film-loving community and this year surpassed all our expectations for audience engagement and connectivity.”